EPA v. VK Patel Distribution Systems, Inc. (NORA)

Case summary

On February 22, 2023, EPA requested U.S. Customs and Border Protection Refuse Admission of an unregistered pesticide. EPA determined that the quantity of Good & Clean Disinfecting Wipes was not registered under FIFRA. Further, neither the Notice of Arrival of Pesticides and Devices (NOA), EPA Form 3540-1, or its electronic equivalent in the Automated Commercial Environment (ACE) was submitted for the shipment. The importation of an unregistered pesticide is a violation of Section 12(a)(1)(A) of FIFRA. The failure to submit the NOA or its electronic equivalent is a violation of Section 12(a)(2)(N) of FIFRA.

Defendants (1)

• VK Patel Distribution Systems, Inc.Named in complaintNamed in settlement

Facilities (1)

• VK PATEL DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS, INC.

  637 THE QUEENSWAY, PETERBOROUGH, GU, K9J7J6

  Registry ID: 110071399207

Statutes cited

• FIFRA 12A2N — Failure to File Reports
• FIFRA 12A1A — Unregistered Pesticide

Enforcement conclusions (1)

• VK Patel Distribution Systems, Inc.entered 2023-02-22

  Primary law: FIFRA

Timeline (2 milestones)

• 2023-02-22Final Order Issued
• 2023-03-07Enforcement Action Data Entered